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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Mallakhamb steals the show at Khelo India University Games in Bangalore
Mumbai and Pune University athletes bag Gold and Silver in Men’s and Women’s team events
Mumbai / Bangalore, 27 April 2022
Mumbai is often described as the City of Dreams because of its association with Bollywood and the glamour that comes along with it. In terms of sport, cricket has been linked with the city as well because of legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.
But at the Khelo India University Games 2021, now on in Bengaluru, it is the Mallakhamb athletes of the University of Mumbai and Savitribai Phule Pune University who have stolen the show winning Gold and Silver Medals respectively in both the men’s and women’s category.
On Day 4 University of Mumbai won the Women’s Team Championship with an overall score of 86.45 while University of Pune finished second with 82.95 score. The bronze medal went to Vikram University, Ujjain
In the Men’s category University of Mumbai bagged the gold winning the team championship, while the Silver went to the Savitribai Phule Pune University. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi won the Bronze.
Earlier, international champion athlete Deepak Shinde of University of Mumbai stole the show in the Boys All-Around Individual Championship Mallakhamb event and scored a total of 27.30 with scores of 9.6 in Pole, 8.7 in Rope, and 9 in Hanging, emerging as the top player.
The 25-year-old M.Com student, after his stellar performance, said, “Khelo India has been the biggest platform for Mallakhamb athtletes and he thanked the government for including it in the competition category. Deepak, who hails from a humble family, was inspired by his brother to pursue the sport. Now, both brothers are running a coaching and fitness center where they provide training to up-and-coming athletes. He further said, with Government backing, Mallakhamb is becoming popular day by day. In Mumbai alone, there are 30-40 Mallakhamb clubs, while their number was 5-6 some years ago, he added.
Mallakhamb has an intrinsic association with Maharashtra. It was Balambhatta Dada Deodhar, the fitness and sports instructor of Peshwa Bajirao II, who revived the art form in the 1800s as a training method for the Peshwa’s army. Needless to say, some of the best Mallakhamb athletes have emerged from Maharashtra.
This physical fitness focused indigenous sport is also gaining international recognition. In 2019, the first ever Mallakhamb World Championship was held in Mumbai, with 17 nations participating in the sport. There were athletes not just from Asian countries but also from European nations at the World Championships, indicating that the sport is spreading across the world.PIB Mumbai | 001/ST/DR
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today visited Chaudhary Brahma Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Delhi which is functioning as a Dedicated COVID Health Centre , to oversee the preparedness to manage COVID-19 cases. He visited the various facilities and wards and witnessed first-hand the treatment being provided to COVID-19 patients, through a holistic approach as per the directions of Ministry of AYUSH.
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines, the Dedicated COVID Health Centres are hospitals that shall offer care for all cases that have been clinically assigned as moderate. These should either be a full hospital or a separate block in a hospital with preferably separate entry\exit/zoning.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued fresh guidelines for international arrivals. They can be accessed at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesforinternationalarrivals.pdf
New guidelines have also been issued for Domestic travel  by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. They can be accessed at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesfordomestictravel.pdf
A total of 54,440 people has been cured so far. In the last 24 hours, 2657 patients were found cured. The total recovery rate is 41.28%.
Since yesterday, an increase of 6767 has been noted in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in India. The total number of confirmed cases is now 1,31,868. The number of cases under active medical supervision is 73,560.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
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In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Defence
Joint Press Release of the 7th Round of India-China Military Commander-Level Meeting
On 12 October, the 7th round of Senior Commanders meeting of India and China was held in Chushul. The two sides had a sincere, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of India-China border areas. They were of the view that these discussions were positive, constructive and had enhanced understanding of each other’s positions. Both sides agreed to maintain dialogue and communication through military and diplomatic channels, and arrive at a mutually acceptable solution for disengagement as early as possible. Both sides agreed to earnestly implement the important understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, not to turn differences into disputes, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, visited Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari from December 25 & 26, 2019.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that we have gathered at a place which continuously emits to us highly positive vibes. It was this spiritual power of the rock at the very feet of Bharat Mata which drew Swami Vivekananda to Kanyakumari in his quest for inner peace. On this day 127 years ago, in 1892, Swamiji began deep meditation on this sacred spot. In three days and three nights, a simple monk transformed himself into an enlightened being and a global messenger of Bharatiya Sanatan Dharma Sanskriti. Swamiji attained enlightenment here and sparked a unique spiritual revolution. It was not for an individual’s own salvation; it was for the rejuvenation of the religious values of the motherland and service of its people.
In this context, let me recall letter by him written on 19th March, 1894, Swamiji wrote about his plans. He envisioned selfless sannyasins going from village to village, educating people and working to improve their condition. He wrote, “We, as a nation, have lost our individuality, and that is the cause of all mischief in India. We have to give back to the nation its lost individuality and raise the masses.”
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Ministry of Law and Justice
New Building of High Court of Bombay at Goa inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Shri Sharad Bobde
Challenges of Race, Religion, Caste, Community, Language, Region were solved very constructively by judiciary- Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
‘During Covid Pandemic 82 lakh cases were heard Digitally’
Goa, 27 March 2021
The New building of the High Court of Bombay at Goa was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India, Shri Sharad Bobde in the august presence of Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad along with the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant today.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice of India Shri Sharad Bobde said that the new building will give the State an opportunity for better Administrational justice and some of the best arguments. This new building is a sign of new times. New Building will go to hear some of the best arguments and receive some of the best judgements.
High Court of Bombay at Goa has maintained the highest tradition of judiciary and made a significant contribution in the field of law, said Chief Justice of India.
In his address, Union Minister for Law and Justice Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad lauded the efforts of the State Government for providing the infrastructure for Environment friendly new building of the High Court of Bombay at Goa.
He said, for rendering judicial infrastructure support the Centre, State Governments and the judiciary led by Chief Justice of India have to play a role of great mutuality.
Emphasizing on Digital Courts; Minister said that the unique innovation to allow virtual courts is remarkable. During Covid Pandemic 82 lakh cases were heard Digitally by the judiciary. The Great wheel of justice kept going through digital mode during the pandemic, said Shri Prasad.
Social Media is empowering the people. That is a good thing. But, after filing Public Interest Litigation, many people start Social Media Campaigning which is not fair, said the Minister.
Judges at the Supreme Court Shri Justice N V Ramana; Shri Justice B.R. Gavai, Shri. Justice A.A. Sayed, Shri Justice S.S. Shinde, Chief Justice of the High Court at Bombay Shri Justice Dipankar Dutta; Minister for Law, Shri. Nilesh Cabral; Justice at the High Court of Bombay at Goa, Shri Justice Mahesh Sonak and Advocate General of Goa, Shri Devidas Pangam were also present at the inauguration of the new building of the High Court of Bombay at Goa.S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs  decides to reserve 10 percent vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles for Agniveers, completing four years under the Agnipath Scheme announced by the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
The MHA also decides to give 3 years age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit, to Agniveers for recruitment in CAPFs & Assam Rifles
Further, for the first batch of Agniveers, the age relaxation will be for 5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit
The Ministry of Home Affairs  decides to reserve 10 percent vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles for Agniveers, completing four years under the Agnipath Scheme announced by the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
In a series of tweets, the Home Minister’s Office said that “The Ministry of Home Affairs  decides to reserve 10% vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles for Agniveers, completing four years under the Agnipath Scheme announced by the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi”.
It also said that “The MHA also decides to give 3 years age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit to Agniveers for recruitment in CAPFs & Assam Rifles. Further, for the first batch of Agniveer, the age relaxation will be for 5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.57 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
37,193 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,817
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.81%
91 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,50,892
91 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.63 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 62,790 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Women and Child Development
FLAGGING IN OF INSV TARINI
In yet another historic event in the maritime calendar of India, INSV Tarini touched the Indian shores as she entered Goa harbour and secured alongside the INS Mandovi jetty on successful completion of a 17000nm trans-ocean inter-continental voyage, after 188 days. The six-member crew was received at the jetty by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, Smt Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. VAdm MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Ms. Rani Rampal, former Captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, and a host of senior naval officers, enthusiastic members of the naval community and civilian dignitaries were also present.
The ‘Flag In’ ceremony commenced with a magnificent display of yachting skills by young and promising yachtsman of the Navy Boys Sports Company. This was followed by a marvellous flypast by versatile naval aviation platforms such as the Chetak, Kamov 31, Hawks, IL 38, Dornier and MiG 29K aircraft.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pramod Sawant complimented the exemplary display of valour, courage and perseverance by the crew and highlighted the Indian Navy’s role as a pioneer in the country in ocean sailing, as exemplified by the international accolades received by Captain Dilip Donde , Cdr Abhilash Tomy  and the Navika Sagar Parikrama team of six women naval officers, a true display of Nari Shakti.
Appreciating the arduous expedition of the Tarini crew, more so by two women officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A who were part of the entire 188 days and 17000nm of sailing, Smt Smriti Irani stated that such achievements should be recorded for posterity and shared with the entire nation to encourage and motivate young boys and girls to not only join the armed forces, but also serve the nation with pride and honour.
Admiral R Hari Kumar congratulated the crew on its successful completion of a challenging endeavour. The achievement of crew in navigating through adverse weather conditions and undertaking inhouse repairs whenever needed are shining examples of innovation and ingenuity that our countrymen possess, he added. He also emphasized that this voyage towards women empowerment is not an end, but the start of a new phase of providing an ocean of opportunities to female sailors to conquer the seven seas.
INSV Tarini’s historic voyage from Goa to Rio de Janerio via Cape Town and back spanned 188 eventful days of achievement.

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Ministry of Defence
VICE ADMIRAL BISWAJIT DASGUPTA, AVSM, YSM, VSM TAKES OVER AS THE FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, ENC
Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, VSM assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief , Eastern Naval Command  at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, 01 December 2021. Vice Adm Dasgupta inspected the Ceremonial Guard and reviewed platoons of naval personnel drawn from various ships and establishments of the ENC. The ceremony was attended by all Flag Officers and Commanding Officers of ships, submarines and establishments.
Vice Adm Biswajit Dasgupta is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction. He is a graduate of Defence Services Command and Staff College, Bangladesh, Army War College, Mhow and National Defence College, New Delhi.
He has commanded four frontline ships including the missile corvettes INS Nishank, INS Karmuk, stealth frigate INS Tabar and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.
He has held other operational, training and staff appointments such as Commander Work Up at Headquarters at Indian Naval Work up Team , Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College , Officer-in-Charge of the Navy’s Navigation and Direction School, Naval Assistant to the Chief of the Naval Staff and Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet.
On promotion to Flag Rank, he was appointed as Chief Staff Officer  at Headquarters, Western Naval Command at Mumbai. During 2017-18, he held command of the prestigious Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam and was thereafter appointed as Additional Director General at NCC Headquarters, New Delhi. On promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral, he was appointed as the Controller Personnel Services at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence  at New Delhi from Jun 2019 to Jun 2020.
The Flag Officer is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. He was also awarded the Yudh Seva Medal for coordinating evacuation operations from strife-torn Yemen in 2015 under Operation Raahat.
Vice Adm Dasgupta was the Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command since Jun 2020 prior to being elevated as the Commander-in-Chief.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIFED takes up initiative for carrying out research projects around tribal development
TRIFED has been carrying out several programmes and initiatives to improve the livelihoods of the tribals and work towards their empowerment. A major game-changing initiative that has been implemented by TRIFED in the recent past is the Van Dhan programme, which is spearheading in 25 States and 307 Districts with availability of MFPs as well as significant forest dwelling tribal population.
In a bid to expand its activities and help more tribals, TRIFED has signed an MoU with RambhauMhalgiPrabodhini- Nation First Policy Research Centre  on December 29, 2021 for a collaborative effort in leveraging knowledge, expertise and institutional strengths. The span of the joint venture will comprise the following strategic areas:
- Development and execution of research projects around tribal development and related activities.
- Engage in assessing and reviewing the existing and upcoming government schemes like Van Dhan Yojana.
- Publish research findings in the form of joint reports, or any other publication.
- Promote and disseminate research, conduct sessions, and meetings with experts on the topic.
- Jointly hosting conferences, seminars and other such activities pertaining to the research.
- The exchange of information, provide access to personnel and data relevant to the research in hand.
- To forge collaborations with other like-minded entities outside this agreement, if found mutually desirable.
- Allowing the access of information from regional offices, state implementing agencies and other entities relevant to the scope of the project.
The ‘Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce  through Minimum Support Price  & Development of Value Chain for MFP’ Scheme, have impacted the tribal ecosystem as never before. Implemented by TRIFED in association with State Government Agencies across 21 states of the country, the scheme has injected more than Rs 3000 crores directly in the tribal economy since April 2020. Aided by the Government push in May 2020 wherein the prices of Minor Forest Produce  were increased by up to 90% and the inclusion of 23 new items in the MFP list, this flagship scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, which draws its strength from The Forest Rights Act of 2005, aims to provide remunerative and fair prices to tribal gatherers of forest produces.
The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana, further complements MSP skilfully and has emerged as a source of employment generation for tribal gatherers and forest dwellers and the home-bound tribal artisans. The objective of the programme is to ensure that the proceeds from the sales of these value-added products go to the tribals directly.
TRIFED is exploring convergences with organisations, government and non-government and academic, to continue its mission towards tribal empowerment. TRIFED continues to work towards generating income and livelihoods for tribal people through such flagship schemes like the MSP for MFP and the Van Dhan Yojana.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh, on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को उनकी जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। वे जीवनभर गांवों और किसानों के विकास के प्रति समर्पित रहे, जिसके लिए सदैव उनका स्मरण किया जाएगा।"
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "The passing away of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab leaves our cultural world poorer. He was a doyen of music, a stalwart of creativity whose works endeared him to people across generations. I have fond memories of interacting with him. Condolences to his family and admirers."
Ministry of Railways
Upgradation of Pay Structures of Supervisory Cadres
Upgradation of pay structures of Supervisory Cadres of Indian Railways
Upgradation of  posts of Supervisory Cadres from Level- 7  to Level-8 
Further upgradation of these posts in Level-8  to Level-9  on non- functional basis after 4 years of service in Level-8 
3521 Supervisors working under East Coast Railway will get the benefit
Shri R.N.Sunkar, General Manager, East Coast Railway has addressed the media during a press conference today and detailed about the policy decision of the Indian Railways regarding upgradation of pay structures of Supervisory Cadres of Indian Railways. The General Manager said that due to the decision of Indian Railways, 3521 Supervisors working under East Coast Railway will get the benefit of upgradation.
Hon’ble Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced about the upgradation of pay structures of Supervisory Cadres of Indian Railways. This was long pending demand of large number of supervisors on Indian Railways. This is an important step to boost the morale of Supervisors over the Indian Railways. This will benefit nearly 80000 Supervisors over the Indian Railways.
Indian Railways is a multi-departmental and multidisciplinary organisation. The contribution of all these departments is vital for optimum output for the entire Railways network spread throughout the length and breadth of the country. Amongst these departments, Supervisory Cadres of various departments is most important and considered as the back bone, playing a vital role in the smooth operation of Indian Railways thereby ensuring safety of the entire Railway system.
Supervisory Cadres of Indian Railways are reeling under acute stagnation primarily due to saturation of promotional channels to those directly recruited in the grade of Level-6  in Group ‘C’. As Indian Railways is going through the process of technological upgradation and to ensure that transition is seamless for attracting quality manpower, sufficient avenue of promotions has to be ensured which do not exist as of now.
Taking these factors into account and to ensure career progression for Supervisory Cadres of Indian Railways and also to attract quality manpower to Supervisory Cadres, the issue was examined holistically by the Indian Railways and proposed upgradation of  of Supervisory Cadres from Level- 7  to Level-8  and further upgradation of these posts in Level-8  to Level-9  on non- functional basis after 4 years of service in Level-8  was announced by the Indian Railways.
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